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Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL Bike '12
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The Element 70 MSL is the culmination of over a decade of cross-country evolution. Featuring a full carbon frame, 120mm of travel and innovative suspension bushing designs, the Element 70 is the next generation of cross-country super bike. Light on the climb, and confident on the decent, the Element 70 combines all mountain capabilities and marathon efficiency in order to create a versatile, high performance mountain machine.
Rocky Mountain’s patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ (ABC) pivots represent a paradigm shift in high performance suspension linkage in the most literal sense. ABC ™ pivots consist of an angular contact polymer bushing which rotates on a tapered alloy pivot. By carefully controlling the tolerance of these pieces, they are able to specify a torque value on the pivot and can eliminate binding, which has been, until now, impossible. The more you tighten a typical bushing system, the more the pivot will bind. Not so with ABC™ Pivots. Furthermore, they are lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer than a cartridge bearing. On the Element, Rocky Mountain was able to save 120 grams by switching to ABC™ pivots while increasing rear end pivot stiffness by 105 percent. Yes, you read that correctly; ABC™ pivots are 105% stiffer than a sealed cartridge bearing.
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Rocky Mountain’s patent pending Angular Bushing Concept™ (ABC) pivots represent a paradigm shift in high performance suspension linkage in the most literal sense. ABC ™ pivots consist of an angular contact polymer bushing which rotates on a tapered alloy pivot. By carefully controlling the tolerance of these pieces, they are able to specify a torque value on the pivot and can eliminate binding, which has been, until now, impossible. The more you tighten a typical bushing system, the more the pivot will bind. Not so with ABC™ Pivots. Furthermore, they are lighter, more durable, and laterally stiffer than a cartridge bearing. On the Element, Rocky Mountain was able to save 120 grams by switching to ABC™ pivots while increasing rear end pivot stiffness by 105 percent. Yes, you read that correctly; ABC™ pivots are 105% stiffer than a sealed cartridge bearing.
- Frame: FORM™ C13 Hi Mod Carbon Smoothwall Monocoque. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB.
- Fork: Fox 32 Float 120 RL FIT 15mm
- Front Travel: 120mm. FIT Damper / Lockout / Rebound / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 XV Custom Valved
- Rear Travel: SmoothLink™ Design 120mm. Rebound / 3 Position ProPedal Adjustment
- Head Set: Cane Creek Forty Series: IS41mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
- Stem: Easton EA90 10° x 80-110mm
- Handlebar: Easton EA70 Ø31.8mm x 685mm x 9° Sweep
- Brakes: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180/160mm
- Brake Levers: Shimano XT Integrated Spec
- Shifters: Shimano XT Rapid Fire 10spd Integrated Spec
- Gearing: (FR)Shimano XT E Mount 10spd
- Gearing: (RR)Shimano XT 10spd
- Cranks & Chainrings: Shimano XT 170-175mm 42/32/24T 10spd
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit
- Pedals: N/A
- Hubs(FR): DT Swiss X 1600 15mm Axle
- Hubs(RR): DT Swiss X 1600 Star Ratchet Freehub / RWS QR
- Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34T 10spd
- Chain: Shimano HG94 10spd
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
- Rims: DT Swiss X 1600 Tubeless Ready
- Tires: (RR/FR)Maxxis Ikon Folding 2.2
- Seat Post: Easton EA70 30.9mm x 350mm
- Saddle: fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Size |
15” |
16.5” |
18” |
19” |
20,5’ |
Head Angle |
69.5 |
69.5 |
69.5 |
69.5 |
69.5 |
Seat Angle |
73.5 |
73.5 |
73.5 |
73.5 |
73.5 |
Seat Tube Length |
381 |
419 |
457 |
483 |
521 |
Horiz. Toptube Length |
540 |
565 |
585 |
605 |
630 |
Headtube Length |
125 |
125 |
135 |
150 |
160 |
BB Drop |
13.5 |
13.5 |
13.5 |
13.5 |
13.5 |
Standover Height |
736 |
736 |
736 |
736 |
736 |
Each Rocky Mountain complete bike includes free professional assembly by Jenson USA. Prior to shipping your bike, we will completely build and tune it, just as we would for an in-store purchase. Then, we'll partially disassemble and carefully pack your bike for shipping. Please allow 3 business days for the bike build process prior to shipment.
When your bike arrives, it will take about 30 minutes to unpack and perform basic re-assembly tasks (such as installing the front wheel and seatpost) using common hand tools. Jenson USA has created a helpful video (below) to guide you through this process. Stuck? Please call us at (888) 880-3811 and we’ll be happy to help.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIKE
